Metro North, a commuter train running from New York City, comes within 20 minutes of Watershed. From Grand Central (or Harlem-125th Street) Station, take the Harlem Line train to Wassaic Station (check the schedule online). There is often an easy transfer in Southeast Station where all passengers walk across the platform to switch trains. Please coordinate your ride from the train with your group leader. Taxi’s are available (see a list of our preferred services below). There is no public transit option from Wassaic Station. Biking from the train is feasible on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail which gets you within 3 miles of Watershed. Be sure to plan ahead for this option. Email us for more info.

Renting a car is also an option for New York City airports, as is public transit – described below:

If you are planning to take public transit from NYC, we recommend flying into La Guardia if possible. From La Guardia Airport (NYC) to Watershed: take the M60 bus to the Harlem-125th Street Metro North Station (50 minutes). From Harlem-125th Street, take Metro North to Wassaic Station (described above), and coordinate a ride or taxi to Watershed (about 20 minutes).

From JFK Airport (NYC) to Watershed: take the JFK Air Train to Jamaica Station, where you can take the Long Island Railroad, the Subway to Grant Central Station (60-75 minutes), or take a Shuttle Bus directly from the Airport to Grand Central Terminal (30-45 minutes). From Grand Central, take Metro North to Wassaic Station (described above), and coordinate a ride or taxi to Watershed (about 20 minutes).

Below are some rental car companies that groups have previously used to get up here:

Yes, you can bike to Watershed! We are situated in a beautiful valley renowned for its rail trail and beautiful bikeable roadways. With a $5 permit from Metro-North, bring your bike on the train and take the rail trail to within 3 miles of Watershed (14 miles total).

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WA•TER•SHED N. /WÔTRSHED/
1. a geographical region that shares a common watercourse and links all life into a community of interdependence.
2. an event or idea that marks an historic change of course, turning point or transformation.